Wednesday, February 20, 2019

I was teasing my husband if what should I call him now that he turned 50 years old. I said "Should I go on a sexier version, Fifty Shades of Grey (hair) or Golden Man", he just laughed. Anyway, he had this weight lifting goal of reaching 1000 pound before he turned 50 but he did not achieved it, he was so close though. He did 900+lbs and I can see the big difference now that he is really trying to live a healthier and more active lifestyle.

He was a fit guy when he was still in the Navy but after he retired, he slipped downhill with his exercise routines and gained weight. He is however getting back to shape although it is a bit harder now that he is older but that's the price you pay when you let yourself go. He gets frustrated sometimes because he couldn't do the things that he used to when he was in his prime 20s. I have to remind him of how old he is now in order for him to realized that he ain't as strong as he used to be 30 years ago.

I had fun taking pictures of him when they had the Father and Daughter Dance last Friday. He was exhausted but still managed to have fun with our daughter during the event. He said that the whole day we spent at the History Bowl and the end result was the best birthday gift he has received. He is always supportive of what our children wants to do and I love him for that.

I am so proud of this guy. After serving 20 years in the Navy, he went back to school and got his master's degree. He started a new career after a couple of years of retirement and has been a huge support for us.

He said that being in the military taught him a lot of things in life. It's funny to think that when he was still in the service, he couldn't wait to retire but when he finally retired, I can tell he misses it. I wasn't fond of the constant move but I do love the travel that comes with it. He was spent his tours in Asia so that gave us the opportunity to live in other places.

Friday, February 8, 2019

There was a time when dreamy beach weddings were only
something you would see in romantic movies. Fortunately, even non-celebrity,
ordinary people today can have their own perfect beach weddings just the way they
have them in movies. The trend of destination and beach weddings have been
picking up all around the world and for all the right reasons. It looks divine
and heavenly with romantic floral setups on the soft beach sand with the
turquoise sea waters in the backdrop. It is true that beach weddings are
nothing close to your regular indoor weddings. That being said, this very
special wedding also needs some special prepping up.

If you are planning to have a dreamy beach wedding for
yourself, by all means, do so. However, remember that unlike indoor weddings,
you and your guests will be exposed to the mother nature and beach is all about
beach sand, water, sea breeze, and open skies. The dynamics of a beach wedding
calls for some special arrangements both in terms of your own look and for the
comfort of your guests. These tips will help you plan and prep for your perfect
beach wedding.

Your
Dress

Everything else is secondary about a wedding relative to the
bride’s dress. A beautiful bridal gown is something that every bride wishes
for. When choosing your bridal dress, remember that beachwedding dresses
are different from your regular gowns. You will be exposed to mother nature
with lots of wind and sand. Moreover, beaches can humid at times. Avoid dresses
that are very heavily embellished or have long trails. Stick to gowns that end
at heels. Light fabrics such as chiffons and laced gowns work best for beach
weddings.

When choosing a bridal gown, make sure you pick one
according to your body type. There are bridal gowns available in the market for
every type of body from size zero to plus
size wedding dresses for you to choose from. If you feel
there is nothing that would match your taste, you can also get a tailor-made
gown for yourself.

Shoes

Unless you plan to have a bridal ramp or a walkway
installed, avoid wearing your pumps. There is nothing more comfortable than
beach sand making its way into your shoes. Consider wearing open toe sandals
and if you can, there is nothing better than a beautiful pair of barefoot
sandals.

Event
Planning

There is a bit of technicality involved in beach weddings,
therefore, it is highly recommended that you hire a wedding planner that
specializes in beach weddings. Expert wedding planners know exactly what kind
of special arrangements need to be made in order to ensure that the evening
goes smoothly as planned. Generally, beaches are considered state property,
therefore, make sure you have relevant permits from the authorities to host an
event at the beach. Unless you do not mind random people around your venue,
consider renting out a private beach estate, resort or a restaurant in order to
keep your event more intimate.